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Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-11-2014, 03:46 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 830
Posted By 89firebirdlb8

Re: low voltage on load

Oh actually that was my first firebird lol this firebird is a 91 3.1l I believe it runs at about 650-800 toms at idle depending if it's in gear or the AC on. And I'll have to go let it run and see...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-10-2014, 10:55 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 830
Posted By 89firebirdlb8

low voltage on load

Hi i have a 91 firebird and im not sure whats wrong with my car. first of all when im at a stop and its in gear and the ac is on the volt meter sometimes drops down to 11-12 volts. i know alternators...
Forum: Cooling
11-14-2013, 06:32 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 19,522
Posted By 89firebirdlb8

Re: easy firebird heater core replacement....

just did my heater core... Took about 20 minutes. I used a 1\4 drive ratchet a long 8mm socket and my small hands :P
Forum: Cooling
11-09-2013, 08:47 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 19,522
Posted By 89firebirdlb8

Re: easy firebird heater core replacement....

I just bought a 91 firebird with a leaky heater core. I have somewhat small hands so I'm gonna attempt replacing it without taking apart the dash. It would be awesome if someone could post a...
Forum: Body
10-18-2013, 05:25 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,511
Posted By 89firebirdlb8

Re: 91 firebird front bumper???

hoping••
Forum: Body
10-18-2013, 05:24 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,511
Posted By 89firebirdlb8

91 firebird front bumper???

hey guys i just got a 91 firebird and it didn't have the front bumper... So now that I've been looking for one for a month i realized how hard it is to find. Please help is there anyone who knows...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
06-01-2012, 02:07 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 923
Posted By 89firebirdlb8

Re: 700r4 or th350 for performance?

Alright and it's gonna be a daily drier so better gas mileage also well thanks for the help! :D
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
06-01-2012, 12:16 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 923
Posted By 89firebirdlb8

700r4 or th350 for performance?

Hey guys I have a 89 firebird with a 2.8l I pulled out and I'm dropping a 350 in it and wasn't sure wich tranny to use the 700r4 or th350? I'm looking for the fastest one and I think they both should...
Forum: V6
05-05-2012, 10:58 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 642
Posted By 89firebirdlb8

Re: Don't know why cars not running

Well on the distributor cap it's spose to be 123456 but I have it 561234 would that matter as long as it's in order or does the one have to be in a specific spot?
Forum: V6
05-05-2012, 01:44 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 642
Posted By 89firebirdlb8

Don't know why cars not running

Hey guys I need some help with my car. I have a 1990 firebird 3.1l and randomly one day it started idling rough and wouldn't rev past 2000 Rpms and it was back firing so I replaced the fuel pump and...
Forum: Engine Swap
12-12-2011, 12:55 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 404
Posted By 89firebirdlb8

Re: 3.4 tranny on 2.8 engine???

yea the transmission is automatic right now and the one i could buy is 5 speed manual and i hate automatic
Forum: Engine Swap
12-11-2011, 03:49 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 404
Posted By 89firebirdlb8

3.4 tranny on 2.8 engine???

hey guys i have a 89 firebird with a 2.8l in it and on craigslist theres a cheap tranny that came out of a 1994 3.4 firebird i know if it was a 3.1 it would work but could i put that 3.4 tranny with...
Forum: Interior
12-01-2011, 04:21 AM
Replies: 381
Views: 20,494
Posted By 89firebirdlb8

Re: Everybody has rules for their car..what are yours?

1: you can smoke as long as you DONT ASH IN THE FLOOR!
2: no animals, babys or anything else loud and messy
3: i listen to my music and if you want to play something make sure its bumpin! my subs...
Forum: Engine Swap
11-29-2011, 11:24 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 644
Posted By 89firebirdlb8

lb8 to 455???

i have a 89 firebird it has a 2.8 in it right now but im thinking about doin an engine swap and i want alot of power if i got a 455 and the tranny for it would it fit right in? and also would i have...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-27-2011, 08:25 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 668
Posted By 89firebirdlb8

Re: need engine block for 2.8 firebird

ok! thx for your help guys! you saved me alot of money!
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-27-2011, 06:16 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 668
Posted By 89firebirdlb8

Re: need engine block for 2.8 firebird

My only problem with that is money. What would I have to do to fix it cause I bassicly have most the engine out already
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-27-2011, 06:05 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 668
Posted By 89firebirdlb8

Re: need engine block for 2.8 firebird

well i was replacing the head gaskets, and the lower intake you have to silicone cause theres no gasket for it but we missed a tiny piece so the engine made a whistling sound and it sounded like it...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-27-2011, 05:45 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 668
Posted By 89firebirdlb8

Re: need engine block for 2.8 firebird

http://www.flickr.com/photos/68331453@N03/?saved=1
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-27-2011, 05:44 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 668
Posted By 89firebirdlb8

Re: need engine block for 2.8 firebird

ok thx! heres a pic so youll have a better idea of what im dealing with http://www.flickr.com/photos/68331453@N03/?saved=1
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-27-2011, 05:34 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 668
Posted By 89firebirdlb8

Re: need engine block for 2.8 firebird

Well I got the whole top part of the engine off already it's cylinder block and there's old oil mixed withrain water coating the inside of the engine. Is there anything I can spray on it to get rid...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-27-2011, 04:21 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 668
Posted By 89firebirdlb8

Re: need engine block for 2.8 firebird

Well I also have rust build up on my cylinder walls and and bassicly every cast iron is rusted I can hand crank it but it's harder so think I should rebuild it or just spray something on it that...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-27-2011, 04:16 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 668
Posted By 89firebirdlb8

Re: need engine block for 2.8 firebird

Well it sat for about a month and I put the engine back together but when I was filling the radiator water was coming out the valve covers. So I'm thinkin the gaskets erroded
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-27-2011, 01:10 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 668
Posted By 89firebirdlb8

need engine block for 2.8 firebird

i have a 89 firebird with a 2.8 lb8 engine in it and while i was working on it it rained and water got in the intake manifold and it messed up my engine and its water locked and it looks like crap. i...
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